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Vintage 18ct Gold Turquoise Mid Century Modernist Ring
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Vintage 18ct Gold Turquoise Mid Century Modernist Ring

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

A fantastic modernist ring in solid 18-carat gold set with six vivid blue turquoise cabochons

SIZE: L and a half (UK), 6 (US). The face of the ring measures 2cm straight across and it sits around 4mm above the finger.

WEIGHT: 5.0g - it's quite a chunk of gold!

MATERIALS: Turquoise (untested), 18-carat gold.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 18K inside the shank.

CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition.

ERA: The construction of the ring is very 1940s but it may be a little later into the mid-century, c.1950s-60s.

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Gold Turquoise Modernist Ring to the 1950s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09453424
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 50-80 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Pierced tubular openwork gallery: mid-century architectural modernist design.
Internal 18K stamp: standard mid-twentieth-century gold marking format.
Fine handling scratches on the shank: decades of regular wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207632
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Description
A fantastic modernist ring in solid 18-carat gold set with six vivid blue turquoise cabochons

SIZE: L and a half (UK), 6 (US). The face of the ring measures 2cm straight across and it sits around 4mm above the finger.

fig 1. An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery.
fig 1. Vintage 18ct Gold Turquoise Mid Century Modernist Ring

WEIGHT: 5.0g - it's quite a chunk of gold!

MATERIALS: Turquoise (untested), 18-carat gold.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: Stamped 18K inside the shank.

CONDITION: Excellent vintage condition.

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ERA: The construction of the ring is very 1940s but it may be a little later into the mid-century, c.
Corvidae Antique

1950s-60s.

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Gold Turquoise Modernist Ring to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09453424
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 50-80 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Pierced tubular openwork gallery: mid-century architectural modernist design.
Internal 18K stamp: standard mid-twentieth-century gold marking format.
Fine handling scratches on the shank: decades of regular wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207632
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Archive I An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery.

Vintage 18ct Gold Turquoise Mid Century Modernist Ring

Archive II An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery. View II
Archive III An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery. View III
Archive IV An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery. View IV
Archive V An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery. View V
Archive VI An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery. View VI
Archive VII An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery. View VII
Archive VIII An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery. View VIII
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An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery.
Vintage 18CT Gold Turquoise Mid Century Modernist Ring
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An 18ct yellow gold modernist ring set with six round turquoise cabochons within a textured openwork gallery.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modernist
  • Material18ct Gold, Turquoise
  • ColourYellow Gold, Blue
  • MotifsCabochon settings, Openwork gallery, Textured gold

This vintage mid-century modernist ring dates from c.1950 and is made from solid 18-carat yellow gold set with six round turquoise cabochons. The piece displays a distinctive textured gold finish, an openwork gallery with circular cut-outs beneath the stones, and is stamped 18K inside the shank. The face of the ring measures 2 cm straight across, sits 4 mm above the finger, has a weight of 5.0 g, and corresponds to a UK size L and a half or US size 6. Items of this type are worn as personal jewellery for daily or evening wear. The bold sculptural design complements contemporary or vintage outfits when worn on the hand.

FAQs

Mid-Century Modernist jewellery, dominant from the 1950s through the 1970s, is characterised by architectural forms, heavy texturing, and abstract organic shapes. Designers moved away from traditional symmetric arrangements, favoring hand-sculpted gold structures and unconventional gemstone placements.

Mid-century pieces frequently feature 18ct or 14ct yellow gold settings textured through lost-wax casting or hand-engraving techniques. Turquoise stones used during this period are typically polished into smooth cabochons to contrast with the rugged, organic surface of the metal.

Authentic mid-century jewellery features period hallmarks indicating gold purity, such as 750 for 18ct gold, alongside makers marks. Examination of the construction reveals hand-finished texturing, openwork gallery under-structures, and characteristic stone setting techniques rather than uniform mass manufacturing.

A modernist statement ring functions as a solitary accent piece when worn on the index or middle finger. Its sculptural form complements contemporary minimalist tailoring or can be paired with plain gold bands on adjacent fingers to maintain focus on the central design.

Turquoise is a porous gemstone vulnerable to chemicals, perfumes, and excessive moisture, so it should be cleaned gently with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid chemical immersion baths or ultrasonic cleaners, and store the piece separately in a fabric-lined box to prevent the gold from scratching soft stones.
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